NPI Tooling Designer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Tooling Designer to support the design, development, and manufacturing of durable tooling for aerospace operations. This role requires translating manufacturing requirements into practical tooling solutions and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and operations to ensure readiness for production.

The ideal candidate will apply mechanical design, CAD, GD&T, machining, blueprint interpretation, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 3+ years’ experience, OR 8+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong understanding of GD&T, machining principles, and blueprint interpretation
• Proficiency in NX or similar CAD software
• Demonstrated experience with durable tooling design and dimensioning, including experience designing or developing machining fixtures, production fixtures, gauges, inspection tooling, lifting devices, material handling equipment, assembly tooling, or other manufacturing support equipment
• Working knowledge of process planning, machine operations, and material characteristics, with experience supporting machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, or other manufacturing processes
• Strong decision-making, communication, and project management skills, with experience coordinating engineering and tooling projects across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, suppliers, or cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements and develop durable tooling solutions
• Conduct concept, preliminary layout, and design approval reviews to support NPI programs and ensure tooling designs meet functional, manufacturing, quality, and producibility requirements
• Calculate cost estimates for tool design and manufacturing projects and support tooling sourcing and project planning
• Complete export reviews for jurisdiction and classification of tool drawings, CAD files, and tooling commodities
• Approve and release durable tooling reference packages for design, manufacturing, alteration, and/or repair
• Participate and adhere to cross-training practices to broaden your expertise and overall business process capacity across the Module Centers & Operations organization
• Disposition supplier non-conformances for accept, reject, or repair and lead supplier to complete RRCA for all escapes
• Contribute to continuous improvement, process improvement, and operational excellence projects as required
• Execute Manufacturing Engineering Specifications and Manufacturing Engineering Instructions
• Must be able to review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns, including issues related to machining, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be able to communicate well with staff and management
• Expected travel: 5–10% to assigned MC&O locations, local travel to suppliers encouraged

Skills

GD&T

Machining principles

Blueprint interpretation

NX CAD

Durable tooling design

Tooling design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Advanced degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

Office 365

NX

Job description

Location

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Date Posted

2026-08-28

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

L Clearance

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Tooling Designer supports the design, development, and manufacturing of NPI durable tooling for aerospace manufacturing operations. Durable tooling includes machining fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, material handling equipment, and other production tooling used to support Module Centers & Operations (MC&O). This position operates within the durable tooling value stream and serves as a conduit between Manufacturing Engineering, internal stakeholders, Operational Excellence, OEM design services, tooling suppliers, and tooling OEMs. The NPI Durable Tooling Designer translates manufacturing requirements into practical, producible tooling solutions and supports tooling from initial concept and design through manufacturing, alteration, repair, and release. In this role, you will apply mechanical design, CAD, GD&T, machining, blueprint interpretation, manufacturing engineering, and project management skills to support new product introduction and production readiness. We’re looking for a self-directed team player who works with minimal oversight while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze tooling packages from Manufacturing Engineering to understand scope-of-work requirements and develop durable tooling solutions that meet NPI and production requirements.
• Conduct concept, preliminary layout, and design approval reviews to support NPI programs and ensure tooling designs meet functional, manufacturing, quality, and producibility requirements.
• Calculate cost estimates for tool design and manufacturing projects and support tooling sourcing and project planning.
• Complete export reviews for jurisdiction and classification of tool drawings, CAD files, and tooling commodities.
• Approve and release durable tooling reference packages for design, manufacturing, alteration, and/or repair.
• Participate and adhere to cross-training practices to broaden your expertise and overall business process capacity across the Module Centers & Operations (MC&O) organization.
• Disposition supplier non-conformances for accept, reject, or repair and lead supplier to complete RRCA for all escapes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, process improvement, and operational excellence projects as required.
• Execute Manufacturing Engineering Specifications and Manufacturing Engineering Instructions.
• Must be able to review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns, including issues related to machining, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be able to communicate well with staff and management.
• Expected travel: 5–10% to assigned MC&O locations, local travel to suppliers encouraged

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 3+ years’ experience, OR 8+ years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong understanding of GD&T, machining principles, and blueprint interpretation
• Proficiency in NX or similar CAD software
• Demonstrated experience with durable tooling design and dimensioning, including experience designing or developing machining fixtures, production fixtures, gauges, inspection tooling, lifting devices, material handling equipment, assembly tooling, or other manufacturing support equipment
• Working knowledge of process planning, machine operations, and material characteristics, with experience supporting machining, fabrication, assembly, inspection, or other manufacturing processes
• Strong decision-making, communication, and project management skills, with experience coordinating engineering and tooling projects across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, suppliers, or cross-functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Teamcenter and SAP
• Knowledge of Global Trade Compliance requirements
• Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD)
• Knowledge of AS 9100 and ISO 13399
• Experience working with any premier tool management software
• Proficiency with Office 365 (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)

Role Classification

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Incentive Compensation

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Location Notes

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Application Window

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.